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Summary: Everything in the village hidden in the leaf had settled down. No more Madara, Pein, or Akatsuki. Naruto was perfectly at ease. But when Tsunade puts the Konoha 12 in a 'Battle of the Bands' and they are forced to compete with and against each other and other teams of ninja. They all want to back out… to bad they all play instruments.
Chapter 1
Naruto Uzumaki was perfectly content with his life now. He had brought Sasuke-teme back, and defeated all threats to the village hidden in the leaf. He was currently 24 and had gained the villager's and ninja's respect over the last twelve years. To be perfectly honest he was happy with what he had accomplished yet didn't let it get to his head. Sadly he was no longer an idiot/knuckle-head, but a level-head shinobi with a friendly attitude… that occasionally goofed off and or forgot important things…. but that's ruining the moment eh? The point was that he's gotten much more mature.
He'd also gained the friendship of his peers. Even people he didn't really talk to when he was younger. And even when he brought Sasuke back (after Anko and Ibiki's interrogations) he was able to reconnect with him, albeit slowly but it worked and their relationship was restored. But he was hurt to learn that she wanted to go after Sasuke after he had his attitude change, but understood. He still liked her but the crush soon disappeared and he was happy for his teammates. But before, when he found out he was broody and unsociable, but he found something that made him happy. Music. Six years ago he picked up the guitar and piano and started writing out what he felt and made some decent songs. This was his therapy and he became content once more (He's only told Tsunade about this). Today he is proficient with guitar, piano and singing. Then last year he started preparing for jounin exams, so he put down his instruments and stopped singing in order to be up to date with his ninja skills.
After he became a jounin he started a balance between music and shinobi training. And that brings us to where we are now.
The spiky headed blonde was walking back from training when Kiba came running up the path towards him. "Naruto!"
"Hai?"
The feral brunette caught his breath. "Tsunade-sama wants us in her office now!"
"Any idea why Kiba?'
"Not a clue, but she wants us there NOW. And you know what happens if we're late."
The two shuddered in unison and broke into a run, heading straight to the Hokage tower.
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Hokage Tower…Currently Tsunade was sitting at her desk holding her head in pain. 'Fucking paperwork!'
Knock Knock"Ugh! Come in."
"Hokage-sama, you wanted to see us?" The door opened to reveal Hinata, Tenten, Neji, Chouji, Shino, Shikamaru, Sasuke, Sakura, Lee, and Ino.
…Tsunade stared blankly and the ten… 'Why did I call them here again?' She racked here polluted mind for why… 'Oh that's it' She had called the Konoha 12 here to discuss the upcoming…. Wait 12? Who isn't here?
"Eh… Who's missing from the twelve of you?"
Ino spoke up. "I believe we are missing-
Just then there was a large crash at the door and the hinges cracked. "Damn, why won't it open?" yelled a pissed voice.
Then a highly amused voiced pitched in. "Kiba. Turn the knob."
The entire room sweat dropped and the scene they were hearing. The door opened and in came dog boy wonder and Naruto.
"Kiba Inuzuka and Naruto Uzumaki reporting for duty Hokage-sam- ow!" Kiba crumpled to the ground while Hinata stood behind him with glowing fingers and Byakugan active.
The angry Hyuuga glowered at her teammate. "Kiba-kun… YOUR LATE!" Yes. The once quiet, shy Hyuuga was now a confidant kunochi. "Now would you like a hand up?"
"Yes."
The stressed blonde Hokage had had..."ENOUGH! I called you all here for a reason. I want to know what all of you do for hobbies. Team 10 first."
Ino- "Running my families shop, shopping, training, and well… I play the bass…" She said sheepishly
Everyone – What?
Chouji – "…I um like to cook, hang with my team and play the bass too…" He said with shock written ALL over his face.
Shikamaru – (sigh) "Troublesome… I like to watch clouds, sleep and play (sigh) guitar."
By now everyone had their mouths hanging open.
"Team 9?"
Lee – "YOSH I too enjoy the music of YOUTH. I PLAY THE WONDERFUL DRUMS!"
The awkward moment was then broken by the sweat drops of everyone in the room.
Neji – The male Hyuuga scratched the back of his head. "Well I like to train with my team and Naruto-san, and I like to play the cello and a little guitar."
Great. The awkward moment came back.
Tenten – She looked embarrassed and then said, "I like working at my dad's weapon shop, weapons and playing… the drums."
That one got Neji. He looked at her with shock.
"What? I like the sound!"
"Erm, Team 8?" Tsunade laughed in her head. Her plan was working! Though she could feel the shock in the room between the ninja.
Kiba – "I love working at my family's kennel and training with all the rookies. And well like Lee and Tenten I play the drums!"
Shino – The stoic Aburame looked at Tsunade. "I like collecting bugs and playing the piano."
Hinata – "I like to practice my family's style and play the bass!" She looked at Ino and they both smiled and squealed and then turned back to face the Hokage.
"OK then. I'm sensing a pattern here. Team 7?"
Sakura – "I like hanging with the rookies, practicing medical jutsu and playing the piano." She looked at Shino. He didn't look back… She sweat dropped.
Sasuke – "Well, I like training with the blonde over here (points to Naruto), perfecting my katon jutsu and (sigh) playing guitar."
Naruto – The Kyuubi holder looked like his head was about to explode! This was a lot to take in! He had just found out his longtime friends played instruments! He gazed at the expectant faces of his friends and then glared at the smirking Hokage. "Okay… I like taking care of my garden (Ino looks up in surprise and interest), training with everyone who gives me a challenge like the teme (points to Sasuke who grins), eating ramen, and playing the guitar, piano and…. (Looks around with a blush) writingmusicandsongs."
Tsunade then smirked and says innocently, "What was that Naruto?"
He glared once again and said clearly. "I. Like. To. Write. Songs. Happy now BAA-CHAN?"
"Perfectly fine."
'That's not good' thought the 12. 'She usually tries to punch him/me through a wall. When he calls her Baa-chan..'
"Now you may be wondering why I've called you here and asked you that question." Everyone nodded. "Well you all will competing in a contest. A Battle of the Bands that is."
Sakura got over her shock and decided to ask a question. "Hokage-sama, What is that?"
Tsunade face faulted into her desk and it broke. "That my student, is competition between bands for a title of the best band in the Elemental Countries. It'll be something to do while you're all on medical leave for a while."
"EH?" Naruto asked. "Why are we on medical leave?"
"You'll have been working too hard lately you need something to get you mind off of being a ninja for just a little while. Plus there's a cash prize and the village needs the money. So all of you will be competing against each other and other teams from the other countries as well. There will be semi-finals"
Neji was talking to Shino and Sasuke and then asked, "Is it necessary that we compete Hokage-sama?"
"Yes Hyuuga-san. It will be given to you all as a mission that you must take." The busty blonde stated firmly.
Then Kiba asked if they were going to be on their original teams.
"Nope, while you were talking Shizune wrote down your instruments down and created three teams of with four on each." She pointed to the raven haired med-nin in the corner. "Shizune, if you would?"
"Sure thing. Band one will be…" The 12 suddenly felt like they were kids at the academy getting their first teams again.